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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,050

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,263

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouareg
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $66,995
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $63,713
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0  
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0  
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Options (change) 15,175 15,175 12,595 11,515 8,600 0
Options (change) 14,114 14,114 11,714 10,708 7,997 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 910
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,050 $57,547 $64,320 $77,690 $82,775 $67,905
Total Invoice $51,263 $53,302 $59,883 $72,316 $77,045 $64,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,241
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouareg
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8380hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19265/50-19
Total Price$55,050$57,547$64,320$77,690$82,775$67,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,375-1,025-2,175-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,050$56,022$61,945$76,665$80,600$67,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,615$25,550$0
Total Invoice$51,263$53,302$59,883$72,316$77,045$64,623
Adjustments for Features0-1,413-2,211-954-2,024-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,263$51,889$57,672$71,362$75,021$64,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$6,409$20,099$23,758$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouareg
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor     $50
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat     $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,365$8,890$9,740$8,390$9,540$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,375$1,025$2,175$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413-2,211-954-2,024-119

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassTouareg
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in113.9 in
Length184.5 in188.8 in
Width71.3 in76.4 in
Height56.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,697 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.670.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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